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HVCA to become Building & Engineering Services Association: HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012

(08/02/2012)

The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themselves – as h&v contractors – with the result that th... [more]

HVAC inspection recommandation: AirNow Owner says HVAC tune-ups can help homeowners save money in the long-run and stay warm during winter

(30/01/2012)

James Merritt, owner of AirNow, Inc., gives several reasons why an HVAC inspection is important and beneficial, especially at this time of the year before the cold of another Montgomery winter. Winter is upon us and it’s time for home owners’ furnaces and heat pumps to provide heating, full-blast. But just like they would not want to take their car or truck on a long, grueling road trip without having the oil changed first, consumers should not go into the heart of winter without having the ... [more]

heat seal technology: Rebate and free installation when adding heat seal technology to home’s existing insulation announces Philadelphia Energy Systems expert

(17/01/2012)

Mid Atlantic Energy Systems (MAES) provides affordable and practical solutions to lower utility costs and add comfort and value to a home or business. The average homeowner can save 25% to 53% on utilities while reducing energy consumption and helping the environment, consumer, and the nation’s dependence on foreign countries, says co-owner Jim Neidert. Residents can now qualify for an added savings of 20% or more through the MAES Preferred Customer Instant Rebate Program. A home’s number one... [more]

Heating and plumbing industry eco inventors: ADEY searches for eco-inventors

(11/01/2012)

2012 could be a life-changing year for the winner of a nationwide search for potential ‘eco-inventors’ working within the heating and plumbing industry. The competition has been devised by magnetic filtration pioneer ADEY Professional Heating Solutions, and is open until 31 January 2012. Entries are sought from heating professionals, installers and apprentices who believe they have an original idea for a product, tool or appliance for the heating or plumbing industry that could have a posi... [more]

heat pumps: Performances of live air source heat pumps highlighted in Mitsubishi Electric website

(11/01/2012)

In order to promote the effectiveness of domestic air source heat pumps in the UK, Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new website. It shows real data gathered from properties around the country that are using an Ecodan® system. The company is currently monitoring dozens of homes nationwide and has made four of them available for all to see with a specially designed Ecodan ‘Dashboard’. This gives visitors an overview of the system, detailing the age and type of property and they can then dril... [more]

High temperature heat pumps: High temperature heat pumps – any other reasons? - 2

(06/01/2012)

Garry Broadbent also comments High temperature heat pumps – any other reasons? Yes, the additional demand which can be dealt with by using high temperature heat pumps is a definite requirement for every property in the UK……. ……Domestic and Sanitary Hot Water It is now becoming accepted that these high temperature heat pumps deal very directly with the question of a simple solution to providing domestic / sanitary hot water. Unlike medium temperature 48°C units (at -3°C ambient condit... [more]